Is Liberty House in Wayland licensed by the State of Michigan?
Liberty House is licensed. Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs lists license AS030276800 at 130 Oak Street, Wayland: an adult foster care small group home (up to 6 residents) approved for 6 residents, holding a regular license from March 15, 2025 to March 14, 2027.
Source: Michigan LARA, Bureau of Community and Health Systems -- statewide AFC/HFA file and facility report index, data as of 2026-10-30.
Who holds the license for Liberty House?
Amy John and Girls, LLC is the licensee. No other home in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Montcalm or Ionia county is listed under that name.
A single-home licensee often means the owner is closely involved day to day; ask who covers when the owner or administrator is away.
Does Liberty House accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
No Alzheimer's designation appears for Liberty House in the state data, which records it as serving physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, aged, and traumatic brain injury.
If a parent has a dementia diagnosis or early memory loss, ask the home directly whether it would admit and keep a resident whose memory declines, and what would trigger a move. Homes that do carry the Alzheimer's designation are listed on the memory care directory.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Liberty House find?
No violations: the renewal study LARA published on April 4, 2025 (on-site March 19, 2025) recommended continuing Liberty House's license without establishing any rule violation.
The state report index for this home, most recent first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2025 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| December 23, 2024 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| December 12, 2013 | Addendum to Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
| October 28, 2005 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Liberty House had any special investigations since October 2023?
Yes. LARA has published 1 special investigation report for Liberty House since October 2023, and 1 of the 1 we read established at least one rule violation.
Investigation 2025A0578001 · published December 23, 2024
Complaint received October 8, 2024.
- Direct care staff [name withheld] had an “unintentional drug overdose” while working at this facility. — established
How does Liberty House compare with other licensed homes in Wayland?
Liberty House is licensed for 6 residents; the 4 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Wayland range from 6 to 20 beds (median 20), and together carry 2 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Acres of Wayland | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 1 |
| Green Acres of Wayland II | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 0 |
| Maplewood of Sandy Creek | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | 1 |
| Amazing Center | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Wayland page.
What should families ask Liberty House before choosing it?
Ask Liberty House the questions its own inspection file raises, then the cost and staffing questions every family should ask.
- LARA established this allegation: “Direct care staff [name withheld] had an “unintentional drug overdose” while working at this facility.” What changed afterward, and can we see the corrective action plan?
- If memory loss progresses, at what point would the home ask for a move, and how much notice is given?
- How often have rates risen over the last three years, and by how much?
- Does the licensee or a manager live in or work on site, and who covers when they are away?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AS030276800, AFC small group home (1-6), 6 residents, through March 14, 2027 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, aged, and traumatic brain injury | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Amy John and Girls, LLC | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
